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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US will respond to any Russian aggression "including cyberattacks, paramilitary tactics and other means of advancing their interests aggressively", amid growing US fears that Russia will invade neighbouring Ukraine despite warnings of severe reprisals. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns that "any" Russian troops entering Ukraine would trigger a response, after President Joe Biden raised eyebrows by saying a "minor" incursion could invite a lesser response. SOUNDBITE
Dua Lipa has logged on to Twitter to shame United Airlines after an attendant ignored her request to make a flight nut-free due to her sister Rina's severe allergy.
The United States warns Iran of consequences for arming Russia, saying it has seen accounts Tehran will provide Moscow with hundreds of ballistic missiles. SOUNDBITE
NATO allies have begun the promised transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to bolster defenses against Russia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces. "As we speak, the transfer of F-16 jets is underway, coming form Denmark, coming from the Netherlands," Blinken says at a NATO 75th anniversary summit in Washington. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.